Rescued Kestrel Now Ready For Family Of His Own | Jeff & Jenny | Wild Lives | Robert E Fuller
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- This is the story of Jeff, a young male kestrel who lost his mother when he was just days old and is now preparing for a family of his own.
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Meet Jeff
This particular kestrel is very special to me. He was the youngest of a clutch of six kestrel chicks I rescued last year and I've followed his story closely.
Mr & Mrs Kes
Jeff's parents, Mr & Mrs Kes were known to be a caring couple, but their world fell apart when Mrs Kess suddenly disappeared, possibly due to illness. The chicks were too young to survive, and I took the weakest three - including Jeff - into my care.
Single Kestrel Dad
Once Jeff and his siblings were old enough I returned them to the wild nest. Male kestrels are not known to feed or brood their chicks but Mr Kes defied convention and took to the role admirably. More on the story here: www.robertefuller.com/diary/k...
Favourite Chick
As the chicks grew, it was easy to pick Jeff out. He was always up front at mealtimes and his cheeky character meant he quickly became my favourite.
Kestrels Fledge
But when, one by one, Jeff's siblings learned to fly and dispersed, Jeff was slow to follow. He was the last to fledge - watch him get an encouraging final feed from me - and then never left the territory.
Courtship Confusion
Jeff's continuing presence caused some confusion and for a while Mr Kes, who was ready to begin courting again, mistook him for a female. Not much is known about inbreeding in kestrels and so I followed their interaction with interest. Neither kestrel attempted to mate, but their behaviour was odd.
Juvenile Kestrels
Male juvenile kestrels don't get their distinctive grey/blue feathering until they are almost a year old and so it wasn't until I was able to get a good reading of Jeff's ID tag that I realised he was a male!
Jeff Matures
On the 4th of May, Jeff turned one-year old. This is the age at which kestrels are ready to begin families of their own.
Awkward Courtship
But whilst Jeff was old enough to court, he had a lot to learn and the first female he attracted he chased away!
A New Female
It wasn't too long, however, before Jeff mastered his technique and I spotted him offering a new female a mouse as a gift. This was a good sign the relationship could work and I named his new mate Jenny.
Kestrel Courtship Bows
For kestrels, male courtship displays involve bowing and Jeff was so enthusiastic he looked like his head may fall off!
Next Time…
In the next film, Jenny lays a beautiful clutch of kestrel eggs. Subscribe to be notified of its release.
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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Meet Jeff
00:14 Jeff’s Story
01:00 Jeff Nearly Dies
01:50 Jeff Gets His ID Ring
02:44 First Flight
03:28 Chicks Disperse
03:53 Confused Courtship
04:33 Jeff Identified
05:01 Mr Kes Disappears
05:12 Jeff Gets Male Plumage
06:02 Encountering A Tawny Owl
08:00 Awkward Courtship
08:36 Jeff Now One Year Old
08:58 Jeff & Jenny
09:28 Kestrel Courtship
11:49 Next Time…
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RIP Mr. Kes and Mrs. Kes. Mr. Kes was an amazing father.
A story ends, and another begins
What happened to Mr Kes?
@@thisladyisstrange6243 He disappeared, no one knows where he is now, maybe he's finding a better place to raise his new batch of chick
@@thisladyisstrange6243 He disappeared. Although some of us hope he is somewhere else with a new family, but Robert said in a video Mr. Kes is probably gone.
Thank you for the reply.
So happy you helped Jeff survive and soon he will be a DAD..💕
When your first ever fight is against Luna of all birds, you know you're built different
Still better than Bomber
That says alot!
Ye this shared universe is madness, better than Marvel
Luna seems to be the biggest Resident alongside Bomber and other Tawny Owls while Kestrels are smallest and have overall most difficult life.
Though nothing can compare to life of Barn Owl youth, Barn Owls definitely try to be best parents but they simply follow the survival of the fittest rule maybe too much.
I remember all this and it's lovely to see Jeff's story all summed up and in chronological order. I think he's got a place in everybody's hearts, just like his dad Mr Kes ❤
I remember Jeff, and his wildly siblings last year. He was the last to bare the signature white puff afro with yellow stick legs jutting out the bottom of his downy bomber flight suit. Thank you for being a shinning presence in his family's darkest hour, Robert.
I remember when Jeff fought Luna. It was like Jeff! You barely made it to adulthood don’t get yourself into danger!! But glad to see he’s okay and learned his lesson and now he’s got a little brood of his own.
Oh Robert thank you for the video of Jeff!! He was my favorite also and obviously is thankful for you also! ❤ Mr Kes just said, "okay son, You can have this territory ... I'll find another." 😃😉
I thought that too Sherry ❤
@delilahboa 😃😃 OH WOWWW!!! That's really cool! 😎 When you watch regularly & follow Robert ... he helps you understand their natural habits & actions. Thank you @ Robert we appreciate you for your awareness of wildlife & sharing!!
I found it rather amusing that Jeff thought he could get into Luna's nest and kick her out! 😂... I'm all.... "Ohhh Jeff? Silly boy. Don't push Miss Luna. She'll end you if she wants!" Luna is one of my favourites. Love the new story line. I just really look forward to them. You're an amazing story teller. Love this new journey you're taking us all on. Thank you Mr. Fuller ❤
It’s incredible to see there lives unfolding and to share there amazing stories with you all
We get to see if Jeff will try feeding his chicks like Mr Kes
If the female is there I don’t think he will
@SarahMaximoff guess time will tell. Mr Kes may have changed the way males approach taking care of their broods
he did in the follow up video
Wonderfully filmed and edited, as always 🤗 Great viewing.
It is amazing to see the transformation of Jeff from being a fledgling to raising his own.
Like his dad that dissapeared (though not as much as Mrs Kez) given its his turn now.
Jeff stayed becaue he senses there is someone with a good heart around. He knows his kids will be safe.
I think Mr and Mrs Kes would be proud
Mr Kes disappeared 🥺 Hope he's still alive somewhere.
Life expectancy of Kestrels is not great. 2 - 3 years is about average, but they have been known to live for more than 20 years, but that is rare. 10 - 12 years is not uncommon. 70% of Kestrels die within the first year. Breeding pairs may only raise one or two families before they die. Biggest cause of deaths is Traffic collisions whilst hunting roadside verges, or predation by Peregrine Falcons and Sparrow Hawks; both of which will take anything that flies, including Owls. The life of a Kestrel is fraught with danger, due to their light build.
I would fling myself into 1,000 suns for Mr. Jeff and his family. Mr.Kesh too. He was a single dad who works too hard, who loves his kids and never stop. A gentle hand and the heart of a fighter. A survivor if you will.
Here’s to hoping Jeff inherited his father’s amazing paternal instinct. He’s come so far. I can’t wait to watch his and Jenny’s story too, like I did his parents’. ❤🦅
AH!!! Young courtship!!! They are so gorgeous!!! I'll bet you love watching them grow up and having young ones of their own !!! ❤❤❤
Great video. Always love to see the lovely landscape as well as the Kestrels. What a handsome adult male Jeff has become. I love their colours. Thanks Robert, it's a wonderful story.
jeff is so chaotic i love him
Brilliant film Robert. Worthy of an award!
Thanks REF. I only found your channel a few months ago and have been watching Luna and Bomber raising their chicks. As a long-time fan of Kestrels, I'm now watching Jeff and Jenny start their own family. Thanks for all the videos. Keep up the good work, as it is clearly appreciated by many people, as evident by the daily chats and comments by watchers. Russ. Havant, Hants.
Thank you for watching.
It's amazing to see Jeff thrive in the same fields as his father, Mr. Kes. ❤
There's just something about avian courtship that is really thrilling. Thank you so much for your excellent camera work that allows us to share in your wonder. The peek into Jeff and Jenny's new nest was also delightful.
Hopefully Jeff continues to stay with us, in memory of his father and siblings.
Wonderful Film , I’m so excited to see this young family flourish ❤
6 is a big brood
And a single dad too
They had 6 from their 2021 brood as well
This video brought tears to my eyes, as I was following the story of this orphaned kestrel, from his very early days. I almost had lost my hope on him, as he was super weak.
When he fledged the nest as the last chick, I was still thinking he wouldn't survive the wild. But, he made it. It's simply amazing how unpredictable the life can be.
Thanks for sharing this amazing story .
Our new King and Queen of the kestrels have arrived ❤
It's so exciting to see Jeff around! He's the only one that I was able to see his first flight live!
Robert you are a life saver🙌!! Thank you for getting Jeff back to optimal health!! The close bond you have with him I think it was very well meant for him to call Fotherdale his home! What a story and looking forward in anticipation in seeing Jeff raise his own family and be a devoted dad as he is gearing up to be. He is already showing signs of it💖💖
Thank you for this lovely video ! I remember how small Jeff was ,it is a miracle he survived (thanks to you Robert E Fuller ) and wonderful he now have his own family! Looking forward to part 2! 🥰
We are very excited for the eggs to hatch.
Kesses, survivors. Wonderful story, and now hopefully each have families because you intervened 🙌🏼❤️🩹🤍
Yay was excited for this one! Now she’s all settled on her 4 eggs 😁
So sorry Mr. Kes is gone. He was outstanding. It was amazing that he was able to take care of his chicks after Mrs. Kes disappeared. With some help of course. But Jeff looks like a winner too. Glad you were able to save hom!
Thank you!
A story with a happy ending…with a little help from a good friend. Thank you RF for your love and commitment.
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
7:27 Luna's call after the intense fight sounded very sad.
Thank-you Robert for ALL that you do for not only for Jeff, but for ALL the animals that meet you! Congrats to Mr. Jeff! RIP/MEMORY ETERNAL to both Mr. Jeff's parents.
I always find time to see and know the birds of your land. And in my heart there is room for all of them. I love you, Jenny and Jeff ❤❤
So glad to see the complete story.
Thank you, REF, for sharing your amazing work with the World.
Quick Q for the commenters?
Does anyone else read the Description down below, then watch the vid?
If not, why not? There is so much information there, including how to financially support Robert's work.
Thank you, once again, Robert. We love you...
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What an amazing story of dear Mr Kes 's son Jeff's survival, making it into fatherhood a d carryimg the brooding
Jeff has come a long way. What a beautiful story of a beautiful kestrel.
Wow wonderful and amazing story , thanks for sharing this amazing story ❤️❤️❤️🙏
Thank you. All I can give is gratitude. You're an amazing human
What a bittersweet story. This year, an eagles nest ive watched for years lost its matriarch Harriet. She was estimated to be close to 40 yrs old snd weve had a camera on her and her mate M15 for years so weve seen many of her clutches fledge and some eaglets not survive due to poison and other problems. Harriet was first recorded with a clutch in the area in 1992 w her previous mate Ozzy. She had just hatched her most recent clutch. E21 and E22 when she didn't come back. It was heartbreaking losing her this season. But her mate M15 successfully daw both eaglets to fledge despite the loss of his mate AND outside interference from other females. It was absolutely amazing. So happy both these dads managed to step up this season. And thankful to you for helping jeff succeed.
Is the eagle on TH-cam?
I’ve been watching Harriet and M15 for the past four years or so myself. They honestly won my heart and started my interest in birds.
@@feuerling yes. Sorry just seeing your response. Lady hawk has the content.
Aww Jeff - doing his kestrel thing ❤
Great to see and understand a bit about the lives of our precious wild birds. Thank you, Robert.
So beautiul! Jeff now has a great caretaker for his family!
Great story! Amazing filming by you
Jeff holds a very special place in our hearts too, what an amazing story so far, it’s been a privilege and a pleasure to watch Jeffs first year unfold…..thank you Robert, as always brilliantly narrated and filmed to help us all follow along with all the stories and dramas as they happen in the lives of these beautiful creatures xx❤xx❤xx❤xx
Always enjoy your stories of our feather friends Robert!
Oh wow I love Kestrels on a par with owls thanks to REF. Mr Kes was a superdad. Grandad now!
Great video Mr. Fuller! Absolutely beautiful cinematography and perfect editing. Well done team. Spectacular! So appreciative of everyone behind the scenes and you know i love you Mr. Fuller! My favorite youtube channel. Was happy to see you on The Dodo channel recently ❤❤ Ive been sharing your channel with animal lovers wherever i can.
Thank you so much.
Jeff: (calls for mate)
Random Female Kestrel: Hey cutie!
Jeff: Intruder!!!
these teens... SMH
Wonderful film I am excited to see this small family gow ❤❤
Amazing as always Robert, thank you for all your hard work and dedication to these beautiful birds! ❤
This is the most absolute BEST 'lil soap opera 'n I can hardly wait to catch their following episodes. I'll be watching for more of Jeff & Jenny show. LOL! Just SO sweet 💞 BIG thanks for your professional filming, sweet, sweet narrations and posting❣
Such lovely views! Jeff is gorgeous! 💜💛💚
You are saint Robert. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do for wildlife.
Que lindo fantástico trabalho obrigado 👍 ❤❤❤❤❤
Yaaaayyyyyy!!. Jeff, made it back! 🤩❤️
I adore watching these wonderful videos. Thank you for sharing and can't wait for Jeff and Jenny's next adventure.
Thanks for feeding them
Awesome! Grest filming, great story!! Thanks Robert! 👌.
Jeff son of Kes 😄. Many thanks for video, hope Mr. kes turns up.
Nice to see all life being special
There's something so funny about Jeff displaying female behaviours as a yearling. Great video as always!
I’m so invested in their story ❤ I love these films
Jeff is wonderful
Such a lovely video. Thank you very much
I, thoroughly enjoy your films!
Great video, rooting for Jeff and Jenny.
We all are!
Sad news that both Jeff's parents disappeared untimely and I suppose the cause is unknown. Fortunately, at least part of their offspring is doing well. A well-earned reward for your care and worry.
He definitely so cute littlest 😅
You must be so proud Robert!!!
It has been incredible watching him flourish.
Thank for all the time and patience that you put into your filming. It's got me wanting to buy a camera and go bird watching in my area. It may be a fun thing for me to do when I retire.
We love bi king Jeff in this house! I’m so excited to see how he does as a father!
Jeff right on point with a tasty mouse for Jenny ❤
How have I been watching this channel for 6 months and not realized a Kestral is a falcon?
Thank you for all of your great wildlife videos,
I recently saw the one about Mr & ms kess wow I could watch these videos all day amazing thank you
I loved how Mr Kez eventually figured out hr needed to break the meat into smaller pieces, never would've believed it but I saw your story for myself ❤❤❤
Thanks Jeff💌
When I looked at this video again, I realized that various things happen to living things during their lives. We pray that the chicks you protect will give birth to the next generation, and that they will be inherited and prosper for many years to come.🌏🤗
ohmy goodness! Happy Father's Day Daddy of Jeff ! and Happy GrandFather's Day too! Little Jeff has started his family! What a great Conservation Success! Congratulations !
Remarkable filming of these beautiful birds and how Jeff stayed around I do believe it was your knowledge to feed them.stunning to watch them and never disturbing them .
Thank you for all you do!
Godspeed Jeff!
Brilliant how Mr. Kestrel may have provided the extra attention Jeff needed to mature.
REF is such a proud dad :) can't wait to see Jeff's story unfold!
You are awesome Robert.
Brilliant!!
So good !
Great Job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fabulous video! You named the lady kestrel after me! Thanks!
Amazing!
It's amazing and beautiful what combining knowledge with love can achieve! Thank you, Jeff💖
These vlogs are so fascinating and the narration is so spot on. It’s sheer viewing pleasure.
Glad you enjoyed watching.